There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Colico by train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
6h 19m€68–107Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr24 Sr116 Sr216 / ...
6h 40m€26–32Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
6h 37m€81–116Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Colicocar 235.3 km
3h 3m€43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
6h 51m€69–105
Switzerland to Colico by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to bus and ferry which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Colico. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Colico via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como San Giovanni and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Colico. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Colico via Zürich HB, Como S.Giovanni and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Switzerland and Colico is 318 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Colico without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Switzerland to Colico, including transfers.
Switzerland to Colico bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Switzerland to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Colico via Zürich HB, Como S.Giovanni, and Monza in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Colico via Zürich HB, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como - San Rocchetto, Como San Giovanni, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 6h 37m.
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Onebus
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Colico bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.
Switzerland to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Colico is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Switzerland to Colico.
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